In the second match of double-header Thursday of PSL 2026, debutants Rawalpindi Pindiz will return to the field as they lock horns with PSL 2020 winners Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 2. While the Rawalpindi-based team had a disappointing start to PSL 11, they will look to bounce back before it gets too late. On the other hand, the David Warner & Co will aim to continue their dominance in the 2026 edition after returning victorious in both their games.
PSL 2026: Rawalpindi Pindiz and Karachi Kings match details
Match: Rawalpindi Pindiz and Karachi Kings, Match 10
Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Rawalpindi Pindiz
The debutants of PSL 2026, Rawalpindi Pindiz will be eager to bounce back in the tournament after a disappointing start. With some of the best international talents like Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings and Md Rizwan in the batting lineup and a solid pace attack including Mohammad Amir, they will look to get their maiden win.
Key batters: Mohammad Rizwan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Usman Khawaja
Key bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Yasir Khan
Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings have assembled a well-balanced squad, which also boasts of versatility. With experienced campaigners of T20 cricket in David Warner, Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa, Salman Ali Agha in their ranks, they can dominate at a given day.
Strength: Well-balanced squad with proven match-winners
Key batters: David Warner, Muhammad Waseem, Salman Ali Agha
Key bowlers: Moeen Ali, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 0 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz won | 0 |
| Karachi Kings won | 0 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
RP vs KK predicted playing XIs
Rawalpindi Pindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Key Players to Watch
Daryl Mitchell (Rawalpindi Pindiz)
Naseem Shah (Rawalpindi Pindiz)
David Warner (Karachi Kings)
Moeen Ali (Karachi Kings)
Adam Zampa (Karachi Kings)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is best known to offer batting-friendly surfaces. In the 37 T20 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have often come out victorious, thus hinting to teams to win toss and bat first.
Average 1st innings score: 166
Team batting first often have an advantage in the game
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, it is likely to remain cloudy during the PSL 11 Match 10 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 27-30°C with wind gusts at 22 km/h. The chances of rain are bare minimum.
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, considering that 23 times the team batting first have come out victorious.
Winning Probability
Rawalpindi Pindiz: 41%
Karachi Kings: 59%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
Rawalpindi Pindiz do have a good combination at their disposal, but they haven’t put the right chords yet. As a result, Karachi Kings, who are coming off two consecutive wins, walk in with a slight edge seeing a balanced squad with well-renowned international stars, who have the capability to turn the matches in their favour.
Prediction: Karachi Kings to win the contest
PSL 11 live streaming details
| Region | Broadcasters/Platforms |
| UK | ARY Digital (SKY 748), ARY Plus |
| Australia & New Zealand | ESPN |
| North America | Willow, Prime |
| MENA | Cricbuzz, STarzplay, Elife |
| India & Nepal | Tapmad |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog, Tapmad |
| Africa, Europe & Caribbean | Tapmad |
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